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Front Desk Agent

Hawaii The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach Estimated salary: Approximately $22–$29 per hour, depending on experience and benefits
Role summary

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The Front Desk Agent welcomes guests, manages check-in and check-out, confirms reservations, processes payments, answers questions, coordinates guest requests, and helps resolve concerns professionally. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, attention to detail, a polished appearance, and basic computer and cash-handling ability. Hospitality or front-desk experience is preferred, although motivated applicants with relevant service experience may be considered. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to remain calm in a busy luxury-residential environment. Familiarity with hotel systems and knowledge of Waikiki attractions are helpful.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach is a luxury residential resort in Honolulu, Hawaii, operated under The Ritz-Carlton brand and Marriott International. Located near Waikiki Beach, the property combines private residences with high-end resort services, including attentive guest support, dining, pools, wellness facilities, and concierge-style experiences. The Ritz-Carlton is known for refined service, personalized hospitality, strong professional standards, and its philosophy of creating memorable experiences for guests and residents. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment serving travelers and long-term residents from around the world. The property offers exposure to luxury hospitality operations and may provide Marriott-related benefits, training, and career development, subject to the specific position and employment terms.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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